10 Day Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari Adventure with Katie

Your journey begins with your arrival in Tanzania. Upon landing at Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred to the vibrant town of Moshi, nestled at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. This welcoming town is full of life, color and charm – a great place to settle in before the safari begins. After a short briefing with your hosts, enjoy time to explore the local markets and craft shops or just relax and unwind after your travels.

Whether you take a stroll through town or sip a drink by the pool at your lodge, today is all about settling into the rhythm of Tanzanian life.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Brubru Lodge or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Dinner

✅ Activities:

• Airport Transfer
• Welcome Briefing
• Explore Moshi Town

Wake to the sounds of nature and set off into the lush countryside to visit the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls. This scenic hike takes you through tropical forest to a cascading waterfall framed by green hills. You’ll also visit a local coffee plantation where you’ll learn how beans are grown, harvested, roasted, and brewed – ending, of course, with a delicious fresh cup.

After lunch in a village setting, head to Chemka Hot Springs, a hidden oasis of warm, turquoise water surrounded by palms. Take a dip, float under the sun, and enjoy a moment of total relaxation before continuing on to your next lodge near Arusha.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Forest Hill Hotel or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinking Water, Non-alcoholic Drinks, Beer & Wine in Vehicle

✅ Activities:

• Materuni Waterfalls Hike
• Coffee Plantation Tour
• Village Lunch
• Swim at Chemka Hot Springs
• Road Transfers

Today you venture into Tarangire National Park – one of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations. This park is famous for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds, which often number in the hundreds. Keep your eyes peeled for lions resting under trees, herds of zebras and wildebeest crossing the plains, and elusive leopards lurking in the shadows.

You’ll enjoy a full game drive through diverse terrain – from riverbeds to open grassland – before arriving at your luxurious lodge perched above Lake Manyara. Take in sweeping views from the infinity pool or relax in your spacious villa as the sun sets over the Rift Valley.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinking Water, Non-alcoholic Drinks, Beer & Wine in Vehicle

✅ Activities:

• Road Transfer with Wildlife Viewing
• Guided Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Today’s journey takes you through the cool, misty Ngorongoro Highlands – a region known for its fertile forests and scenic beauty. As you drive, you may spot elephants, buffalo and even leopards wandering among the dense greenery. This is a transition day with built-in safari opportunities as you make your way to the great plains of the Serengeti.

Once you arrive, your first game drive awaits. The wide-open savannah and iconic acacia trees create the perfect backdrop for spotting giraffes, lions and herds of wildebeest. This is the Africa of documentaries and dreams – vast, wild and unforgettable.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Lala Salama Serengeti or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinking Water, Non-alcoholic Drinks, Beer & Wine in Vehicle

✅ Activities:

• Scenic Transfer via Ngorongoro Highlands
• Afternoon Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Rise with the sun and prepare for a full day exploring the Serengeti. This national park is one of the greatest wildlife-watching destinations on Earth. Game drives today will take you deeper into the park’s ecosystem, where you may witness a lion hunt, watch elephants bathe in riverbeds, or marvel at the size of a migrating wildebeest herd.

For those wanting a truly unforgettable experience, a sunrise hot-air balloon safari offers panoramic views of the Serengeti’s golden plains – a bucket-list moment in every sense.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Lala Salama Serengeti or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinking Water, Non-alcoholic Drinks, Beer & Wine in Vehicle

✅ Activities:

• Morning & Afternoon Guided Game Drives
• Optional Morning Hot-Air Balloon Safari

Enjoy one final Serengeti game drive before heading south to the quieter Ndutu region near Lake Masek. Along the way, your vehicle doubles as a safari lookout, with plenty of wildlife sightings possible during the journey. This afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai village to gain insight into one of Africa’s most iconic cultures – an unforgettable encounter with song, storytelling and local customs.

Your lodge tonight is a luxurious tented camp on raised platforms overlooking the lake – where animals often gather to drink. Fall asleep to the sounds of the wild all around you.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Masek Tented Lodge or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinking Water, Non-alcoholic Drinks, Beer & Wine in Vehicle

✅ Activities:

• Morning Game Drive
• Optional Maasai Village Visit

This morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO-listed natural wonder and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. The crater floor is home to more than 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, hyenas, elephants and countless antelope species. Your early morning game drive offers the best light for photography and the highest chance of spotting active predators.

After a thrilling day of safari, you’ll return to Arusha to reflect on your adventure over a relaxing dinner.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Forest Hill Hotel or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinking Water, Non-alcoholic Drinks, Beer & Wine in Vehicle

✅ Activities:

• Early Morning Crater Game Drive
• Transfer to Arusha

After breakfast, it’s time to swap savannahs for the sea. You’ll be transferred to the airport and take a short flight to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. Upon arrival, head north to one of the island’s most pristine beaches. Check into your beachfront hotel, grab a cocktail, and feel the ocean breeze wash over you.

Spend your first evening in Zanzibar unwinding on the sand or watching the sunset from your hotel’s beach bar.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Z Hotel or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Breakfast

✅ Activities:

• Airport Transfer
• Flight to Zanzibar
• Beach Time

Today is yours to do as little or as much as you’d like. You might choose to lounge by the pool or dive into the warm Indian Ocean for a snorkeling trip over vibrant coral reefs. You could also explore the island’s cultural capital, Stone Town – where spice markets, winding alleys and centuries-old buildings tell the story of Zanzibar’s rich Swahili-Arab history.

Whatever you choose, you’ll end the day relaxed, sun-kissed and surrounded by beauty.

🏨 Accommodation:

• Z Hotel or similar

🍽️ Included Meals:

• Breakfast

✅ Activities:

• Free Time for Beach, Snorkeling or Stone Town Visit

Your journey through Tanzania comes to an end today. Enjoy one last breakfast by the beach before we transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. We hope your heart is full and your memory card is too – and that your next adventure won’t be far away.

✅ Activities:

• Airport Transfer